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Security Consultant and Private Investigator in Sterling, Virginia
Based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County, I help Sterling businesses, contractors, schools, houses of worship, and families with security consulting, private investigations, and safety training.
I am Zach Baumgart, a paramedic and former federal special agent with more than 25 years of public safety and law enforcement experience. About me
- Former federal special agent
- Licensed Private Investigator
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
B Safe Advisor Group in Sterling
My business is based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County. Sterling is an unincorporated community in eastern Loudoun County, adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport, with business and industrial parks, retail centers, and large residential neighborhoods, stretching to the Potomac River. When you contact B Safe Advisor, you work directly with me, not a rotating team.
I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator and Certified Fraud Examiner, and I use more than 25 years of public safety and law enforcement experience to shape my security audits, investigations, training, and the Security Director on Demand service.
Contact me to start with a confidential, complimentary initial consultation.
Security and Investigation Needs in Sterling
Sterling has more commercial space than any other area in a 2023 Loudoun County market report, about 33 million of the county's 87 million square feet (Source). It combines airport-related businesses, warehouses and flex space, shopping centers, and family neighborhoods along the Route 7 and Route 28 corridors. That creates a wide range of needs, including:
- Warehouses, logistics, and flex-space businesses: theft, inventory loss, after-hours access, and employee misconduct.
- Airport-related and contractor businesses: background investigations, vendor screening, and protecting sensitive information.
- Retail stores and restaurants: shoplifting, employee theft, cash handling, and payment fraud.
- Schools, childcare facilities, and camps: emergency plans for threats, medical emergencies, and missing children.
- Houses of worship and nonprofits: large gatherings, community events, volunteers, and donations.
- Employees and families: threats, harassment, financial crimes, stolen property, and scams.
Warehouses and shipping operations face inventory loss and insider theft, while families and small businesses face the same scams that reach everyone. I can audit your site, investigate losses, and train your staff.
Crime Trends in Sterling
Sterling is served by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Eastern Loudoun Station. Violent crime across Loudoun County fell 8% from 2024 to 2025, from 441 to 404 reports. Source: Virginia State Police NIBRS for violent crime counts In 2025, in the Eastern Loudoun Station, crimes against persons and property made up 41% of all instances reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Theft represents about half of those crimes, with 863 larceny crimes, 99 auto thefts, and 35 burglaries, along with 321 destruction of property crimes. Source: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office crime dashboard, calendar year 2025 for these station statistics
Across Loudoun County, fraud-related crimes are up 6% from 2024 to 2025.
- Forgery crimes are up 58%, from 135 to 213.
- Impersonation crimes are up 26%, from 157 to 198.
- Wire fraud crimes are up 13%, from 112 to 127.
The practical risks for Sterling businesses and families are theft, vandalism, and fraud.
As a Certified Fraud Examiner and former federal criminal investigator, I help organizations and families spot theft and fraud, tighten the controls that stop them, and investigate when a loss occurs. Learn about my investigations, security audits, training, and Security Director on Demand.
Concerned about a security or safety issue such as fraud? Contact me for a confidential, complimentary initial consultation.
Station counts are crimes against persons and property recorded by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office in 2025 and do not include fraud or town police departments. Violent crime and fraud trends cover all of Loudoun County, including the Sheriff's Office and the town police departments. Counts are crimes, not arrests or people, and are not adjusted for population.
How I Can Help in Sterling
Security Director on Demand
Ongoing access to an experienced security leader, and all B Safe Advisor Group services, without the cost of a full-time hire.
Physical Security Audits
An independent review of your space, procedures, and high-risk areas, with a written report that ranks each finding by risk.
Private Investigations
Independent, confidential investigations of fraud, theft, inventory loss, threats, stalking, harassment, and misconduct for businesses, attorneys, organizations, and families.
Background Investigations
Pre-employment and vendor screening matched to the position, plus due diligence and executive background investigations.
Training
Fraud awareness, emergency medical response, Active Threat Response, and workplace violence prevention, customized for your team.
Emergency Procedures
An audit of your plans, new procedures where needed, and staff training and drills for critical incidents such as medical emergencies, fire, lockdown, evacuation, missing children, and Active Threat Response, commonly referred to as active shooter or armed intruder training.
Threat Assessment and Management
I assess and investigate threats and harassment, develop risk assessments, then help you manage and reduce the risk through a threat mitigation plan.
Travel Security
Destination-specific briefings and training for travelers and groups leaving from Dulles and beyond.
All services are available individually or as part of a Security Director on Demand contract. See my full list of services.
I also teach two safety courses for young people leaving home: B Safe at Spring Break, a three-hour course for high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen and sophomores who are new to spring break trips, and B Safe at College, a six-hour course for high school juniors, seniors, and graduates preparing to live away from home for the first time. Sessions are planned in and around Ashburn. Training session dates are coming soon! Contact me to get added to the notification list when I finalize the dates.
Ready to talk it through? The initial consultation is complimentary.
How It Works
Initial Consultation
A confidential consultation by phone or virtual meeting lasting about 15 minutes. The consultation is complimentary.
Scope and Contract
I recommend the services that fit your needs, and a written contract sets out the scope and terms.
Work
I do the work myself and report my findings to you.
Working with Local Agencies
I can serve as your liaison with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, including the Eastern Loudoun Station that covers Sterling, and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, so you have a trusted contact before an incident, not after. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
I also serve Ashburn, Leesburg, Middleburg, Purcellville, Herndon, and all of Loudoun County. See my full service area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Sterling?
Yes. My business is based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County, so I can meet you at your location in Sterling, Dulles, and the surrounding area.
Do you offer private investigations in Sterling?
Yes. I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator and a Certified Fraud Examiner. I handle investigations of fraud, threats, harassment, stalking, theft, inventory loss, employee misconduct, and other matters for businesses, attorneys, organizations, and families, and every matter is confidential.
Is Sterling safe?
Loudoun County, including Sterling, reported a crime rate about half as high as Virginia's overall rate.
Fraud-related crimes across Loudoun County are up 6% from 2024 to 2025.
My services focus on security consulting, physical security assessments, fraud awareness and prevention, and private investigations to support the Sterling community. If you have security or safety concerns regarding your family, business, or organization, contact me for help.
Do you offer travel security for people who fly from Washington Dulles International Airport?
Yes. I provide travel security training, briefings, and support for travelers and groups.
Do you work with warehouse and logistics businesses in Sterling?
Yes. I help warehouse, logistics, and flex-space businesses with theft and inventory loss investigations, security audits that cover after-hours access, background screening for employees and vendors, and training for your team. Contact me for a confidential, complimentary initial consultation.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. B Safe Advisor Group LLC is a bonded, insured, and licensed Private Security Services Business in Virginia (DCJS #11-30292), and I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator.
Do you sell guards, cameras, or alarms?
No. I do not sell security guards, alarms, cameras, or any other products or equipment, and I do not receive referral fees or commissions from any services or vendors I propose.
My advice and reports are always independent and unbiased, so you always get the best advice and the best client service.
How much does it cost?
The cost depends on the services you choose and the size and needs of your organization, such as the number of locations and whether you need a one-time project or ongoing support through a Security Director on Demand contract. As an example, a small single-location business would pay approximately $500 per month under a Security Director on Demand contract, which includes emergency plan updates, monthly meetings and drills, unlimited investigative consultations, and up to two initial threat assessments each month.
During the initial consultation, I can tailor the contract to your needs.
Can I get started online or by phone?
Yes. Call or text 571-643-2338, email contact@bsafeadvisor.com, or send a message. I respond within two business days.
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